The main objectives of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) are –
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facilitating agricultural and fisheries production and improving productivity;
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managing government fresh food wholesale markets;
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conserving flora, fauna and natural habitats;
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managing country parks, special areas, marine parks and marine reserves;
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protecting endangered species;
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protecting animal welfare; and
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controlling animal and plant diseases.
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In addition to the overall administration by the Director and the Deputy Director, the Department is organised into the following five functional branches –
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- Agriculture Branch;
- Fisheries Branch;
- Inspection and Quarantine Branch;
- Conservation Branch; and
- Country and Marine Parks Branch.
The following chapters set out the work of these branches. |
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